Add 5/18 and 10/12
5/18 + 10/12 is 10/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
5/18 = 5 × 2/18 × 2 = 10/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
10/12 = 10 × 3/12 × 3 = 30/36 - Add the two like fractions:
10/36 + 30/36 = 10 + 30/36 = 40/36 - 40/36 simplified gives 10/9
- So, 5/18 + 10/12 = 10/9
In mixed form: 11/9
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